North Dakota State Bison vs Western Michigan Broncos Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Western Michigan vs North Dakota State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fargo.

Western Michigan vs North Dakota State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Broncos and Bison game? Catch the action at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND, as the Bison hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144 points, and North Dakota State is favored by -8.5 at home against Western Michigan.

Western Michigan vs. North Dakota State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Western Michigan Broncos at North Dakota State Bison
Where: Fargo at Scheels Center
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Betting Odds NDKST -8.5, WMICH +272 | NDKST -349 O/U 144

Broncos Preview: Can the Broncos Grab a Win in Fargo?

Western Michigan’s season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 2-6 after a 77-71 road loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Friday. The Broncos were +12 underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep it closer than expected, covering the spread.

Western Michigan trailed 36-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 37 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points landed right on the O/U line of 148, resulting in a push.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Western Michigan's offense put up 71 points in their latest game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.8%, with a strong 53.2% inside the arc, but only 25% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 20 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on 6 of 10 shots.

Ben Nau led the way with 22 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 75% overall and from beyond the arc. JaVaughn Hannah added 17 points, hitting 7 of 11 shots, while Chansey Willis Jr., Markhi Strickland, and Kendall Blue each contributed 13 points, with Blue knocking down 3 of 5 threes.

Broncos Team Defense

Western Michigan's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 14 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Western Michigan's defense conceded 13 threes on 29 attempts, with their opponents shooting 44% from three-point range. They also sent them to the line 12 times, where they hit 10 free throws, an 83% success rate. Western Michigan limited their opponents to 4 offensive rebounds.

Bison Preview: Will North Dakota State Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

North Dakota State improved to 6-4 on the season with a 71-68 win over Butler on Tuesday. The Bison were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to pull off the upset and cover the spread.

After leading 44-23 at halftime, NDSU allowed Butler to score 45 points in the second half while only putting up 27 points of their own. The game’s total points ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 142.

Bison Offense Breakdown

North Dakota State put up 71 points in their latest game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 43.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 58.2%, and they connected on 80% of their free throws, going 8 for 10 from the line.

Jacari White led the way with 27 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 77.8% from three, hitting 7 of 9 attempts. Pierre Brooks II added 26 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Jacksen Moni and Jahmyl Telfort contributed 25 and 23 points, respectively.

Bison Team Defense

North Dakota State's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 37% from two-point range (16/43). They also limited three-point damage, with the opposing team hitting 7 of 19 attempts, good for 36%.

At the free-throw line, the opposing team shot 75%, making 15 of 20 attempts. North Dakota State gave up 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Broncos vs Bison Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Broncos last ten road games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 2-8 straight-up.
North Dakota State has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 77 points per game while allowing 68. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
The last ten games that Western Michigan was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 4-6 straight up.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bison have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.